Salmon Recalled Over Listeria Fears
Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. has initiated a recall of one lot of Wellsley Farms Farm-Raised Atlantic Salmon due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed through BJ’s Wholesale Club.
The recalled 2-lb bags of Wellsley Farms salmon are marked with lot number 3896 and a UPC code of 888670025963. The affected products were sold between January 31 and February 7, 2026, in BJ's stores across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The contamination was discovered after a random sample collected by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tested positive for the bacteria. While no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. is investigating the source of the contamination. The salmon was farmed in Norway and processed in a facility in Poland. *Listeria monocytogenes* can withstand cold temperatures, including refrigeration and freezing, making it a persistent threat in ready-to-eat foods. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms like fever, headache, nausea, and diarrhea, but for pregnant women, it can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths. The bacteria poses a serious risk to young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems, potentially causing life-threatening infections. Consumers who purchased the recalled salmon can contact Slade Gorton & Co., Inc. for a full refund.
